February 16th, 2006 issue #0507
February 16th, 2006
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Horror in the hallway: Masked assailant faces sentencing
When Kurt Kroboth went to the Charlottesville Wal-Mart in the fall of 2004 and bought a vampire mask, his purchase probably didn't raise any eyebrows. After all, it was October 26– five days before Halloween– and Kroboth, a well-heeled financial consultant and film buff, was hardly the only shopper preparing for the holiday. -
Horror in the hallway: Masked assailant faces sentencing
When Kurt Kroboth went to the Charlottesville Wal-Mart in the fall of 2004 and bought a vampire mask, his purchase probably didn't raise any eyebrows. After all, it was October 26– five days before Halloween– and Kroboth, a well-heeled financial consultant and film buff, was hardly the only shopper preparing for the holiday.
4Better Or Worse
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4BETTER OR WORSE- The week in review
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The week in review
Latest Charlottesville school superintendent: Rosa Atkins, Caroline County's assistant superintendent, is named to the position vacated by Scottie Griffin in April 2005 and...
The Dish
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DISH- Italy on Main: Torino comes to town
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DISH- Italy on Main: Torino comes to town
Over the last three years, the Market on West Main has become a kind of Whole Foods on steroids, with a shot of Foods of All Nations thrown in. Years ago, who would have gu...
Essays
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Blog begins now
Lots of people get all their news online now. And why shouldn't they? After all, it's here, and you steer, so get over it. Well, we got over our objections to giving away c... -
ESSAY- Blog begins now
Question of the Week
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK- What's the most memorable local crime?
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What's the most memorable local crime?
Derek Breen:"The most memorable crime in Charlottesville is me having my identity stolen. I think they stole my tax records, then they got into my accounts and opene...
Real Estate
Real Estate - $old
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ALBEMARLE 9/30 Pearl J. Swisher Estate to Leslie C. Walton and John D. James, 14332 Ballard Drive, Laurel Hills, $139,565. Cynthia C. Parry, trustee, to Andr... -
REAL ESTATE- $old
Real Estate - Commercial Construction Permits
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REAL ESTATE- Commercial construction permits
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REAL ESTATE- Commercial construction permits
ALBEMARLE 1/2-1/11 Guaranty Savings & Loan, drive-thru extension with interior renovation creating new office space, teller, lobby area, $674...
Real Estate - Off the Block
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Off the Block
APPEARED IN THE HOOK: August 19, 2004 in issue 0333 ADDRESS: Mark Addy Inn, Nellysford, Nelson County ASKING PRICE: $1,600,000 SELLING PRICE: $1,100,000 DAYS...
Real Estate - On the Block
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Belmont Olympus: Live over your hip store
ADDRESS: 826 Hinton Avenue NEIGHBORHOOD: Belmont ASKING: $850,000 CITY ASSESSMENT: $204,000 YEAR BUILT: 1870 SIZE: 1920's original section; 1958 expansion LA...
Real Estate Property auctions
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Property Auctions
February 21 at noon at the Albemarle County Courthouse Property: 0.492 acres on State Route 727, 3924 Blenheim Road Debtor: Debra L. and Andy M. Wood Amount owing: ...
DR. HooK
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Silent killer: Get screened... and live a little
Things pop all the time. "Pop goes the weasel!" "I'm so mad my head is going to pop off!" "Pop open the trunk." We pop off the heads of dandelions. At the movies we ...
Movie Reviews
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Moore is less: Burn but no 'Crash'
When you have two top talents like Samuel L. Jackson and Julianne Moore acting their asses off in a movie, why would you open it in February? You could be hoping for anothe... -
MOVIE REVIEW- Moore is less: Burn but no 'Crash'
Music Reviews
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MUSIC REVIEW- Musical marvel: Falsies bring <I>Hedwig</I> to life
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Musical marvel: Falsies bring <I>Hedwig</I> to life
Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a brilliantly written play. You don't need me to tell you that. Just type the name in the Google search engine, and you'll find accolade upon a...
News
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1% solution: Sullivan's selling eight square miles
The names roll off the tongue like the distant mountains roll across the horizon– Castle Hill, Bundoran, Biscuit Run, Montalto– big, expensive stretches ... -
Crackdown: Not your father's Foxfield
Ever since the ABC put Foxfield's liquor license on probation in 2003, the racing association has been trying to move away from its image as the spring scene of coll... -
NEWS- 1% solution: Sullivan's selling eight square miles
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NEWS- Crackdown: Not your father's Foxfield
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NEWS- Star crossed: Delegates attack I-81 plans
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NEWS- State song: 'Shenandoah' tide rolls on
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NEWS- Typecast: Seeking "upper middle class" extras
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Star crossed: Delegates attack I-81 plans
A group of state legislators are trying to come up with a new approach to dealing with traffic congestion on Interstate 81. As detailed in the Hook's January 19 cover story... -
State song: 'Shenandoah' tide rolls on
"Shenandoah" is a fine tune. On that point, few will disagree. However, depending on who you believe, it's based on the Shenandoah Valley, a Native American tribal c... -
Typecast: Seeking "upper middle class" extras
The stars will come out February 25-26– or, rather, the wannabe stars will come out. Okay, the wannabe extras will line up outside Carver Recreation Center for the ca...
On Architecture
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Name recognition: Using TJ as a marketing tool
Unbeknownst to him, Thomas Jefferson has sold a lot of real estate in this town. Using the name of Charlottesville's most celebrated citizen– not to mention architect... -
ON ARCHITECTURE- Name recognition: Using TJ as a marketing tool
The Brazen Careerist
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Boss cog: Take time to love the boss
When should you leave your job? The answer is very simple: if your boss does not love you. Most people take very little responsibility for making their boss love them. This... -
THE BRAZEN CAREERIST- Boss cog: Take time to love the boss
Strange But True
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Filthy fomites: Mom was right about money
Q. Are "fomites" something to embrace or shun, respect, or fear? Hint: Money's a funny one. –A. Greenspan A. Shunning respectfully and knowledgeably i... -
STRANGE BUT TRUE- Filthy fomites: Mom was right about money
Facetime
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FACETIME- Shea's stadium: Meet Satellite Ballroom's booker
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Shea's stadium: Meet Satellite Ballroom's booker
Danny Shea is no high-powered booking agent; he seems to bristle at even being given an official title. To see him behind the counter at Plan 9 Music– where he's work...
Hotseat
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Share the world: Condon's continuing crusade
Winter will pass soon enough, but before you start limbering up your green thumb, make sure you get the thumbs up from Marlene Condon. The Nature Friendly Garden, he...
Letters
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Blacks aren't Sambos
Rose Hill [February 2 cover story: "Saving Sambo"] has a right to express her opinions, no matter what they may be. But I'm very curious about what Hill is trying to... -
Leaflets missed us
This letter is in response to Kate Johnson's letter to the editor February 2 ["Anti-bulbsters, listen up!"]. I live in the 1300 block of Chesapeake Street, but that does no... -
LETTER- Blacks aren't Sambos